Our City

Serve Our City

In the parable of the Good Samaritan, an expert in the law asked Jesus who is considered his neighbor. Instead of answering this question, Jesus tells a story that, among other things, shows how to be a neighbor no matter where we find ourselves. We live, work, and love in many places around the city, and God is active in each of them.

At Redeemer East Side, we love serving those who are most proximate to us. Since the Upper East Side is just one part of this city, our congregation also supports ministries beyond our neighborhood. Our mercy and justice ministry partner, Hope for New York (HFNY), makes it easy to find ways to serve. Keep scrolling to explore service opportunities and join in what God is already doing in this city.

ABOUT OUR PARTNER MINISTRY

Hope for New York

New Yorkers are busy, but even with the limited time you have, you can still make an impact, serving at any level with Hope for New York (HFNY), our mercy and justice ministry partner. HFNY provides funding, training and resources to 60 non-profit partners so that all New Yorkers can experience spiritual, social, and economic flourishing. See the many ways below of how you can join this work of renewal and restoration.

GET TO KNOW HFNY

EXPLORE OUR 60 PARTNERS

HFNY Affiliates

HFNY provides funding, training and resources to 60 non-profit partners so that all New Yorkers can experience spiritual, social, and economic flourishing. Search by the population you wish to serve, neighborhood, date, or keywords to find the best fit for your availability and gifting. You’ll get a snapshot of the organization, its needs, and the process for volunteering.

START YOUR SEARCH

RAISE HOLIDAY FUNDS

His Toy Store

His Toy Store is a Christmas outreach that provides toys to families in need. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, Hope for New York has reimagined this annual outreach to give grants directly to their affiliates. Instead of filling pop-up stores with toys, these funds provide more families with basic needs, such as food and groceries, in addition to toys.

SPREAD CHRISTMAS JOY

WINTER OUTREACH

Don't Walk By

Don't Walk By is an annual winter outreach to our neighbors surviving on the street hosted by Hope for New York and Rescue Alliance and put into practice the parable of the Good Samaritan. Volunteers canvass the streets of Manhattan, meet individuals experiencing homelessness, and invite them to a host site where guests are offered a hot meal, clothing, basic medical care, and connection to ongoing support.

PRACTICE HOSPITALITY

RESURRECTION HOPE

Stories of gospel renewal and transformation

Christ's resurrection reminds us of God's power to heal and restore our whole being, body as well as soul and spirit. Every Easter, we celebrate his active and present work within our lives and city through stories of hope from Hope for New York's affiliate clients. Be encouraged by the incredible ways these organizations are helping their clients make holistic life changes, and support their work through our annual almsgiving: Easter Sacrificial Offering.

WITNESS HOPE